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[Tyani 117]

So my starting weight was 377lbs . On the day of my surgery september 14,2016 I got my weight down to 352lbs . I went to see my surgeon on September 26 I was down to 337lbs as so when I went to see my primary care doctor ,same 337lbs. Today I went to see my primary care doctor and my weight is 326lbs and I got yelled at because he said I must not be doing what I am supposed to as far as my diet because I should be weighing 290 by now and that I need to take this serious. See this is why I have so many regrets with getting this surgery because to be told that I'm not doing what I was told and I and my family knows that I am , well you know really I'm not because I barely eat, I do get my fluids in now. I eat unsweetened apple sauce /jello , eggs and oatmeal. I can not make the weight come off faster. Evrrybodies body is different, as he told me he had other patients who lost a lot of weight 3 weeks out from their surgery. I'm only 3 weeks out now I went and joined the gym planet fitness on Saturday, I went to the gym Sunday and Monday, look I'm trying. What else can I do ? Any suggestions?

Yani

[cbonet 336]

You've lost 51 lbs that's wonderful. It took work and determination. Keep it going in the right direction????????.

[RonnieBob 29]

So my starting weight was 377lbs . On the day of my surgery september 14,2016 I got my weight down to 352lbs . I went to see my surgeon on September 26 I was down to 337lbs as so when I went to see my primary care doctor ,same 337lbs. Today I went to see my primary care doctor and my weight is 326lbs and I got yelled at because he said I must not be doing what I am supposed to as far as my diet because I should be weighing 290 by now and that I need to take this serious. See this is why I have so many regrets with getting this surgery because to be told that I'm not doing what I was told and I and my family knows that I am , well you know really I'm not because I barely eat, I do get my fluids in now. I eat unsweetened apple sauce /jello , eggs and oatmeal. I can not make the weight come off faster. Evrrybodies body is different, as he told me he had other patients who lost a lot of weight 3 weeks out from their surgery. I'm only 3 weeks out now I went and joined the gym planet fitness on Saturday, I went to the gym Sunday and Monday, look I'm trying. What else can I do ? Any suggestions?

Yani

You are not the problem, Yani. Your Primary Doctor is a major problem if they would rather yell at you than support your efforts. I can remember when my mother's doctor saw her purchasing pies at Marie Calendars for a party she was hosting and accused her of "cheating" on her diet without ever attempting to discover who they were really for or the back-story.

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@Tyani Your PCP sounds like an asshole!!! He expected you to lose 62 lbs in 3 weeks? Seriously?? I would have told him to screw himself. You're doing great - and you aren't doing anything wrong!!! Meet your Protein and Fluid goals and keep going! I'm sure your surgeon is thrilled with your weight loss results. I'd be finding a new PCP ASAP - no one needs that BS! You're 3 weeks post-op - no one loses 62 lbs in 3 weeks!

[Raynbolite 302]

62lbs in 3wks is crazy and unhealthy. New PCP....asap...that is horrible. 15lbs to 20lbs in a month is amazing....your PCP has no idea what this is about.

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[busybeebug 415]

Your PCP isn't getting it. It's not his area of expertise. You are loosing weight probably better than you ever have. Do your plan. Try and let things like that roll off your back. If PCP keeps it up, seek a new one. You are doing great!

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[Tyani 117]

Yes i agreebwith you all and I infct called my insurance and had them to change my Doctor and put my new PC name on my insurance card. I thought I was doing great everyone else did as well and so do you guys so , he needs to learn more about this

Yani

[JulieNOLA 44]

Remember, you made this choice for you - not your doctor. Everyone loses at a different pace. As long as you know you're following the diet, don't let your doc get you down. Keep your head up

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[Heidi Shinpaugh 3]

Don't give up. I had my surgery the same day as you and I'm not down that much either. My recovery has been very slow. There is no way I could go to the gym yet.

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[Tyani 117]

Remember, you made this choice for you - not your doctor. Everyone loses at a different pace. As long as you know you're following the diet, don't let your doc get you down. Keep your head up

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Thank you so much

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[Tyani 117]

Don't give up. I had my surgery the same day as you and I'm not down that much either. My recovery has been very slow. There is no way I could go to the gym yet.

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Everyone's recovery is different and I pray better days each day for you

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